Dolphin Watching Tours in Poreč: 6 Priced and Timed

1.Poreč: Evening Boat Trip to Discover Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 909 reviews · from $35Our pick

Meet the Kristofor at Poreč’s main port for an evening cruise along Istria’s west coast. The crew searches for dolphins, shares wine and water, and returns as the sea turns gold and pink. Expect music, coastal views, and a real chance of dolphin sightings, but remember that wildlife never follows a schedule.

“The crew were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They made the whole trip relaxed and fun at the same time. Highly recommend.”

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2.Umag: Sunset Cruise with Dolphin Spotting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 382 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Set out from central Umag for a two-hour sunset cruise with an English, German, Italian, or Croatian-speaking host. Sip local schnapps, search for dolphins in their natural habitat, pass Croatia’s oldest lighthouse at Savudrija, and finish with Istrian white wine as the sun drops over the Adriatic.

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3.Poreč: Dolphin Spotting Cruise with Included Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 255 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide at Poreč port and look for the wooden boat Fjera. This two-hour cruise follows the Poreč Riviera and West Istria coastline while the crew searches for dolphins. You get unlimited wine and water, but sightings are never guaranteed. Bring sunglasses, a camera, and binoculars if you have them.

“Byla to naprosto úžasná zkušenost! ❤️ Kapitán i celá posádka byli neuvěřitelně milí, ochotní a profesionální – od začátku až do konce se starali o to, abychom si plavbu užili na maximum. Servis na lodi byl skvělý, všechno probíhalo s úsměvem a příjemnou atmosférou. A ten největší zážitek? Delfíny jsme zahlédli už po prvních 20 minutách plavby! 🐬 Bylo nádherné sledovat je tak zblízka v jejich přirozeném prostředí. Moc děkujeme celé posádce za krásný den na moři, určitě doporučujeme každému, kdo chce zažít něco výjimečného.”

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4.From Poreč: Evening Dolphin Cruise with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 93 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Join Victoria Tours in Poreč for a two-hour evening cruise aboard a traditional wooden boat. You’ll receive a welcome drink, search for dolphins in the Adriatic, and watch the coast near Poreč and Rovinj glow in the evening light. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed, but a second sail is offered free if none appear.

“We saw dolphins and a lovely sunset as we came back. I think we could have done with the trip being a little later to get full sunset. The first welcome drink was just a bottle being placed on a table, it was unclear that you were supposed to help yourself. Some of the people on our tour left their manners at home but that isn't the fault of the tour operator, however sadly does impact on overall experience.”

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5.Poreč: Sunset Dolphin Safari with Dinner and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 37 reviews · from $59

Set sail from Poreč aboard the Manon for a three-hour evening cruise along Istria’s west coast. You’ll watch for dolphins, dine on grilled mackerel, chicken, or vegetables, and return with views of Poreč by night. Drinks include soft drinks, iced tea, and white wine. English, Croatian, German, and Italian are available.

“Superschöner Ausflug! Total netter Guide, der sogar auf uns gewartet hat, weil wir zu spät gekommen sind. Delfine haben wir gesehen. Preis-Leistung-Verhältnis war auch sehr gut. Essen hat gut geschmeckt, war ausreichend und unser Sohn konnte sogar beim Essen noch Delfine und Möven beobachten.”

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6.Dolphin safari every evening

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 37 reviews · from $35

Take a luxury speedboat along Istria’s coast with or without a skipper, or join the 19:00 to 20:00 dolphin safari. Guide Jan leads many evening outings and speaks English. Boats carry up to 12 people, with eight most comfortable, and include a minibar, sun tent, sound system, shower, and 140hp engine.

“Unfortunately, we didn't see any dolphins. But we did see a sea turtle and a tuna”

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